“We have an amazing community interest company with Streetbikes that gives bikes out, including adapted bikes for people with disabilities, so people with physical disabilities or with low cycling confidence will prefer to cycle on a greenway rather than a road.”

He said maintenance was something that was needed. “With leaf fall or icy conditions it makes it slippery and dangerous and puts people back onto the main highways, so maintenance does need some consideration.”

Clr Julie Stewart-Turner, chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee, said: “I can understand that having a strategic plan will help the council if funding opportunities become available.

“I think we should look at all opportunities to improve greenways, not just for cycling buy horse riding and walking too.”